Attack the Prompt Brainstorm Possible Answers: Choose the Order of Your Response

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Attack the PromptBrainstorm Possible
AnswersChoose the Order of Your Response
THE A-B-C STRATEGY(for writing a timed essay)
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Attack the Prompt

1. Circle to do action words.
2. Unwrap the question by re-writing it in a
   Do/What chart.

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Brainstorm Possible Answers

• Thinking map
• Bubble cluster
• Outline
• Line clusters
• Columns

THIS IS YOUR PRE-WRITING TECHNIQUE!
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Choose the Order of Your Response

• Arrange your brainstorm into body paragraphs,
  including details using a Tree Map or Outline.
• Remember ? your paper. Read it before you
  turn it in!

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Dont forget!!!!

• INTRODUCTION How to Begin This
• HTBT Hook, Topic, Background, Thesis
• Hook (get readers attention)
• Thesis (subject/opinion or claim, or what are you
  going to prove in your essay)
• BODY
• include details transitions!
• CONCLUSION Really Strong Ending
• RSE re-state thesis, summarize, end strong

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Sample A-B-C

• Attack the prompt
• Some activities are fun and more interesting than
  others. Some people like to play sports, others
  like to read, while others like to play an
  instrument.
• Think of an activity that you enjoy doing more
  than anyone else. Discuss the three main reasons
  you enjoy this activity and provide examples and
  details to support each of your reasons.
• Do/What
• Think activity you enjoy doing more than anyone
  else
• Discuss 3 main reasons I enjoy this activity
• Provide examples and details to support each
  reason

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Brainstorm
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Choose the Order of Your Response
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Okay, so now its your turn!

• Try the A-B-C Strategy out with this prompt
• There are many benefits to having an active
  lifestyle.  Participation in band, drama, or even
  community activities are a great way for young
  people to stay busy.  Many parents see sports as
  a way for their children to have fun and stay out
  of trouble.  
• Write a persuasive essay to your coach telling
  him why you feel that your playing time should be
  increased. Include details to support your
  claim. Be sure to defend your argument with
  precise and relevant evidence, address the
  potential biases and counterclaims, and provide a
  call to action.